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What works for me when I find myself going off the rails is not the pouch test, but the meat and green veggies test.
3 - 5 days of nothing but lean, unprocessed meat -- no deli meat, no sausage, no bacon, no Jerky -- no sauce, nothing breaded
and
green veggies -- okay to use herbs and spices and a modest amount of healthy fat -- olive oil or grass-fed butter.
Nothing else -- but I allow myself unlimited quantities and eat whenever I want to.
This reeducates me on what hunger really is and what my capacity is. It also stops the cravings for sweets and carbs after about the first two days.
It is very hard to eat only lean meat and green veggies and not lose weight.
After five days of this, I go back to logging all my food and tracking it on myfitnesspal.

I too just had my first year anniversary and I also have a way to go. I am struggling also. I am doing 2 shakes a day but am still hungry. That's when I get into trouble. A few things here and there and then I feel really bad. I worry I have stretched mine also. HELP!

Are you doing a complete liquid diet? I have toyed with the idea of going liquid like the 3 days pre op to try and get back on track. Not sure if I've damaged my stomach size permanently??
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I am having the same issue as you. Except I have been stuck for several weeks now. Can't get out & walk like I used to now in a wheelchair. I guess as the other person said any loss is a loss but I am like you I want it to go now. Just hang in there, it will go. Plus my surgery was almost a year ago. I was going good but...stuck. Hoping it will pass, SOON.

It really makes a big difference. There is so much more I can do now. My legs are still shot but the rest of me is smaller. Hopefully tomorrow will be a little calmer than today and I will have Mike take my pic and send it. I hope you can see a difference. Everyone says they can but ya know I never feel like I do look any different. But I am down from a 6X top & slack to a 2X. So progress.

Great job catmom.

That's great!!!! I am so happy for you. Good job! Now I need to beat my stall and we will both be smaller and happier. You are doing a great job!!!!!!

But still a way to go.

Hope this is the right one. Be honest

It really makes a big difference. There is so much more I can do now. My legs are still shot but the rest of me is smaller. Hopefully tomorrow will be a little calmer than today and I will have Mike take my pic and send it. I hope you can see a difference. Everyone says they can but ya know I never feel like I do look any different. But I am down from a 6X top & slack to a 2X. So progress.

Did you get this with my before pic? And how amazing you look and should be very proud of yourself. I know I am proud of you. You are amazing and I am grossly heavy in this pic. Let me know if you get it.

forgot scroll up for pic. It's of my family at my son's wedding

You look absolutely amazing!!!!!!! You should be so proud of yourself. I am very proud of you. You are doing it!!!!!! Please remember the one I am sending is BEFORE> Newer one tomorrow. It is just gross, the coming pic. Next one will be better.
let me know if thsi open

Coming in a few minutes. Waiting for Mike's help. I am nervous. Tell me the truth.

keep trying you can make it. You're doing it. I am almost a year out and I am gong through the hunger stage. Some days are ok, some it seems I am hungry all day. Those are the rough days, and I hate them. All I think about is food and what I can have to stay around my 1200 cal limit. Also any suggestions on a good cookbook for bariatric surgery patients after surgery? I have looked at some and they are all "fancy" as I call them. Just simple recipes is what I am looking for.

Honestly it scares me that I had no difficulties just a little discomfort by my larger incision. But I can drink like a champ like before vsg. Eating I take easier, I never tried pushing myself.
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I am 61, glad to know there are folks on here that are close to my age. The young are very nice but there is nothing like someone near your own age who may have the same things going on that you do. Example arthritis etc. I was sleeved last Aug. 31 st. Things really change after surgery. Welcome to the group.

I am 61, glad to know there are folks on here that are close to my age. The young are very nice but there is nothing like someone near your own age who may have the same things going on that you do. Example arthritis etc. I was sleeved last Aug. 31 st. Things really change after surgery. Welcome to the group.

Love the Premier Protein shakes also. Been drinking them since the start of this journey I am on. Never tire of them. Sometimes almost freeze them and eat them like a frosty. Pretty good.

I'm going to say that at almost two weeks out I can drink fairly well. I had a hernia repair too to that may be slowing me down a bit but if I go slow and feel for it I can definitely tell when I'm getting full and it happens fast with anything of substance. liquids do go down better but not like before surgery for sure.
Also, I just want to add that the biggest hurdle for me has been emotional. I'm thanking God for my kids and boyfriend because if I didn't have them I don't think this would be as successful an experience for me.

Love the Premier Protein shakes also. Been drinking them since the start of this journey I am on. Never tire of them. Sometimes almost freeze them and eat them like a frosty. Pretty good.

Omg I work graveyard too and I'm 2 years out I have gained about 10 pounds as well and I'm always hungry too.. I don't exercise much I usually sleep and eat and work.. but I just signed up to the gym today I'm a see if I an get back on track. How ever I did loose 160 pounds I'm just 30 away from my goal that I set 2 years ago never too late I suppose Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

I was unable to exercise at all before surgery. I am handicapped and use a wheelchair, my knees are shot. But, since surgery I have been able to walk short distances and each time a little farther. I guess you need to exercise according to what your body feels like. I always worried about my incision sites but they were fine. As far as after, I was never tired from the surgery. I was out shopping in about 4-5 days. Had to take it easy but I was out there. I did wear out, but just being out there knowing I was losing made me prouder of myself for doing it. I was extremely heavy. I had to loose before I could even have surgery, but, my surgeon got me though it all. He was amazing and his staff was too. Always backing me and making me want to accomplish more. Has this helped you out at all? My surgeon also suggested some exercises as did the physical therapist that visited me during my stay. You need to do what feels ok and don't overdue it. Been there, done that and totally regretted it. By the way, for 2 weeks after surgery I was on Protein Drinks and clear broths. But every surgeon could be different. Hope this helps some. My surgery was at the end of last Aug. Just had my 6 month appt.

I'm just glad to hear from you! I was really worried about you.
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Falecha: How are you doing? till on liquids? It gets better everyday, and the pounds do come off. I will be a year in Aug. 2016 from surgery. Still losing. In that amount of time, as of today I have lost over 100 lbs. It makes such a huge difference in my life. If you would like me as a buddy that would be cool. I have gone down 3 clothes sizes , on the verge of going down another one. ou ever need someone just email me.

I'm scheduled for the 30th be my buddy!
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